Sourcing Manager

The Marine & Ports division is part of the Process Automation business Area. Marine & Ports offers a complete package of electrical and digital solutions for the maritime world. Our systems are based on ABB's leading technology in the field of energy technology, drives and automation and have proven for decades that they meet the high requirements of marine and offshore applications. In this position, you will hold a pivotal role within the procurement and logistics as a Sourcing Manager for Decarbonization solutions. Your primary responsibility will be the evaluation and development of the supplier portfolio of these product groups, which include power conversion systems, e-houses, cable management systems, digital and automation products. Furthermore, you will be part of the bidding team and lead the contract negotiations with key suppliers in tender and execution phase. On a day-to-day basis, you will serve as the initial point of contact for selected vendors pertaining to these solutions. Leveraging your supply chain expertise, you will work in a close collaboration with our product management, R&D, and sales support team in global marine and ports business environment. You will focus on Central European markets.

• Ensuring cost optimization.
• Execution of professional supplier management (search, selection, classification, further development, implementation and risk assessment).
• Proactive market monitoring and analysis.
• Interface with R&D, product management and sales to evaluate new technologies and/or products.
• Leading complex contract negotiations as well as professional contract management with internal and external vendors.

• Completed technical education (e.g. industrial or electrical engineering) or having relevant work experience in a technical environment.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the field of international global sourcing.
• Market knowledge and experience in the marine and ports preferred.
• Confident handling of MS-Office applications, experience with SAP module MM an advantage.
• Diplomatic and assertive personality with strong negotiation skills.
• Enjoyment of a varied job with a high degree of personal responsibility and hands-on mentality.
• You have an analytical mindset and ability to make informed decisions regarding technical solutions.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken are a requirement.
• Willingness to travel.
• Familiar with marine classification rules would be an additional advantage.

ABB Benelux is the local representation of the global ABB concern, which operates in more than 100 countries with a staff of 105,000 employees. We are the market leader in the domains of power and automation technology. ABB Marine & Ports supplies world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, providing greater efficiency and reliability to shipowners, and preparing vessels to meet the demands of tomorrow. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. www.abb.com/marine Our offer We offer you a varied job in an international group which feels very strongly about the development of its employees, quality and staff. We will, of course, offer you competitive and appealing working conditions. Furthermore, we will offer you a: - Salary based on your education and experience. - 13th month. - 27 holiday days and 13 ADV days. - Pension plan. - Lease car. - Opportunities to work from home. Interested? Register your CV and apply online via www.abb.nl by clicking on ‘Careers’. For questions regarding the open position please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, e-mail: [email protected], tel.: + 31 (0)10-4078214. Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid